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Tilia americana , American Basswood
Fairly fast grower with a loose crown that eventually reaches a maximum height of approx. 30 m.
Tall stately long-lived tree with rounded crown and numerous low-hung spreading branches. Sweetly fragrant yellow June flowers will attract all the bees in the neighborhood, make the best honey, and also make a popular after-dinner tea and stomach remedy. Sprinkle them on your salad for a festive treat. The young half-size foliage makes a high-quality salad green.
Excellent carving wood. Fibrous inner bark used for making cordage. Yellow fall color.
Prefers deep rich moist soils. Full sun or partial shade. Sensitive to salt and pollution.